Nkuhlu Tented Camp

We stayed 2 nights in Nkuhlu and were totally blown away by this place! If you ever want a luxurious holiday, in the bush, close to nature and the wild then this is the place for you! The accommodation and location is spectacular. The staff are friendly and always so helpful. The guards are also super friendly and always looking out for your safety. The tent has everything you could need in the bush. The best part of it is the fact that you stay deep in the bush and the nocturnal animals basically come to you! This was an unforgettable experience and one that I will def do again!

We were absolutely delighted with our stay at Nkulu. The location is simply stunning, and the staff were truly exceptional — kind, attentive, and always helpful. Everything was perfectly organized, and we felt very well taken care of. We’ll definitely recommend Nkulu to our friends and family!

Nkuhlu is not a SANParks camp but a privately run camp next to the Nkuhlu picnic site. The tents are new, extremely well-equipped and we loved our stay here! The bed was super comfortable. The bathroom / dressing room area is equipped with a large shower, ample space for clothing, a separate toilet and a vanity area. There’s also a full-length mirror! The kitchenette is really well-equipped and even has a microwave oven. A gas braai is provided on the patio, as well as a gas hob inside. There’s a full-size fridge too. The staff were friendly, helpful and attentive. Part of their turn-down service is to set the table so that it’s ready when you return from your drive - a great idea! This is an unfenced camp which we prefer - we had a hyena right on our doorstep one evening. If you want to leave your tent area after dark, an armed ranger is on hand to accompany you. It’s a self-catering camp (which we prefer) and it’s fully serviced. (There is a SANParks shop and restaurant/coffee shop at the picnic site but it closes at 16h00.) We loved it here and will be back!

The Nkuhlu picnic spot is so well situated next to the river and the addition of a luxury tented camp is a winner all around. At night you are surrounded by the beautiful sounds of the bush. As a solo traveler I did not feel unsafe. The tent is equipped with a walkie-talkie manned by an efficient ranger, Whiskey. The view is blissfull and the sunrises amazing. The tent is well laid out with luxurious fittings including an aircon, fan and mosquito net. I will be back.

This was our second visit to Nkuhlu for our wedding anniversary. We absolutely loved it again, exceptional, luxury, spacious and clean. Very comfortable bed. Mosquito nets around the bed every night, and the table set for us. The staff are all lovely, friendly & kind. The ranger called us over the radio if there was anything in camp, we saw Hyena and Serval. As well as seeing Kudu, elephant over the river, lots of other small buck, and a very large Baboon on our patio😬) The gas braai, chairs and kitchenette are all sufficient and make for a great stay. Thankyou so much for making our 29th anniversary memorable.